Special issues bring together related studies and reviews that address a shared theme. Submitting to a special issue can increase visibility among readers who follow a specific topic in aging research.

• Focused thematic exposure for your work
• Engagement with a curated group of contributors
• Opportunity to connect research with policy or practice debates

Before submitting, review the special issue description and ensure that your manuscript clearly addresses the theme. Authors should highlight how their research contributes to the special issue focus, whether through clinical relevance, policy implications, or methodological innovation.

Manuscripts that are out of scope for the issue may be redirected or declined. If you are unsure about fit, contact the editorial office for guidance prior to submission.

• Review the Ongoing Special Issue page and confirm alignment with the theme.
• Prepare your manuscript using the Instructions for Authors.
• Submit via Manuscript Zone and identify the special issue in the Cover Letter field.

• Manuscript file with title page and main text
• Figures and tables as separate editable files
• Cover letter noting the special issue title
• Data Availability Statement
• Ethics approval and consent statements where applicable

Reporting checklists should be included when relevant. This supports transparent evaluation and improves reproducibility for aging research.

Special issues often have target submission windows to keep the issue cohesive. Check the call for papers for any stated deadlines and submit early when possible. Timely responses to revision requests help ensure that the issue is published as a coherent collection.

Special issue submissions follow the same editorial standards as regular submissions. Manuscripts are screened for scope, originality, and ethical compliance. Guest editors recommend reviewers and provide guidance, while the editorial office makes final decisions.

Guest editors emphasize thematic fit, while reviewers focus on study design, reporting quality, and relevance to aging care.

Authors may be asked to revise to improve clarity, reporting, or clinical relevance. Provide a point-by-point response to reviewer comments.

Accepted special issue articles are published open access and receive a DOI. Article Processing Charges apply after acceptance according to the journal policy. Membership discounts may apply when eligible.

Accepted manuscripts proceed to copyediting and production. Authors review proofs for accuracy before publication. Special issue articles are published within the issue collection and remain available as part of the journal archive.

Journal of Aging Research And Healthcare follows COPE and ICMJE guidance. Manuscripts must be original, not under review elsewhere, and free of plagiarism. AI tools may be used for language assistance, but must be disclosed, and authors remain responsible for all content.